Special hours for Jingle Bell Jubilee

The Library will be open from 9am-7pm on Sat, Dec 6 for Jingle Bell Jubilee. View the full schedule of festivities at the Library!

Staff In-service Closure

The Library will open at 1pm on Wed, Dec 10 for staff in-service.

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Pop-in Play: Let It Snow

10:00am–11:30am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities. 
Let It Snow

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

LEGO® Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for grades K-8.
Join other enthusiasts to free build with the Library’s LEGO® bricks collection. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Family Movie: How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.
Enjoy popcorn and a movie matinee at the Library!

 

Library Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Family Crafternoon

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.  
Get crafty at the Library! Use available supplies to design your own creation.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Trading Card Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for families with children ages 6-12  

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Wonder Lab: Winter

10:00am–10:45am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Wonder Lab: Winter

11:00am–11:45am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Family Puzzle Fun

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.
Challenge yourselves to complete a fun 100-piece puzzle together.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Family Puzzle Fun

6:00pm–7:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.
Challenge yourselves to complete a fun 100-piece puzzle together.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Andertoons: Amazing New Animals

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Elementary School
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades K-5; Helen Plum Library card required.
Join Andertoons for this silly class as we discover and draw new animals like the banded dragonfish, Hylomys hedgehog, panda sea squirt, and more.

Library Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Sensory Gym

10:00am–11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children ages 1-6, with participating adult
We’ll explore movement, balance, and coordination with fun obstacles and activities. Wear comfortable clothes to dance, jump, and crawl!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Family Winter BINGO

2:00pm–3:30pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.
Let's play BINGO! Bring the whole family to play and win prizes.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

LEGO® Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for grades K-8.
Join other enthusiasts to free build with the Library’s LEGO® bricks collection. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Family Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime (3-4 years old)

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for children ages 3-4, with participating adult. 
Join us for stories, songs, and skills to encourage kindergarten readiness. Try a different early learning activity each week.  

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Evening Family Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. 
Twinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Family Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Reality DuPage: Healthy Teen Relationships

6:00pm–7:00pm
Youth, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for grades 9-12.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Family Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Toddler Storytime (1-2 years old)

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for children ages 1-2, with participating adult. 
Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

3D-Printed Keychains

6:00pm–7:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-10; Helen Plum Library card required.
Learn about 3D printing and design software, TinkerCad, by creating a personalized keychain. Items will be available to pick up 5-7 days after the program.